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Transmission fluid, brake and clutch fluid – Acura 2001 Integra Hatchback - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Transmission Fluid, Brake and Clutch Fluid

5-speed Manual Transmission

Check the fluid level with the

transmission at normal operating
temperature and the car sitting on
level ground. Remove the
transmission filler bolt and carefully
feel inside the bolt hole with your
finger. The fluid level should be up
to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is

not, add Honda Manual Transmis-
sion Fluid (MTF) until it starts to
run out of the hole. Reinstall the
filler bolt and tighten it securely.

If Honda M T F is not available, you
may use an API service SG, SH or SJ
grade motor oil with a viscosity of
SAE10W-30 or 10W-40 as a
temporary replacement. An SG
grade is preferred, but an SH or SJ
grade may be used if SG is not
available. However, motor oil does
not contain the proper additives and
continued use can cause stiffer

shifting. Replace as soon as it is
convenient.

The transmission should be drained

and refilled with new fluid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.

Brake and Clutch Fluid

Check the fluid level in the reser-

voirs monthly. There are up to two

reservoirs, depending on the model.

They are:

Brake fluid reservoir (all models)
Clutch fluid reservoir

(manual transmission only)

The brake fluid should be replaced

according to the time recommenda-
tion in the maintenance schedule.

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Maintenance

FILLER BOLT

Correct level

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